2007 BUICK LACROSSE steering

Available Services included with Directions
& Connections®Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or
OnStar®Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows eligible
OnStar®subscribers to make and receive calls
using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully
integrated into the vehicle, and can be used
with OnStar
®Pre-Paid Minute Packages.
Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to a
Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell
Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on
eligibility. To nd out more, refer to the OnStar
®
Owners Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit
www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with
an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the OnStar®
button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
OnStar®Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®
Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to
access location-based weather, local traffic reports,
and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button
and giving a few simple voice commands, you can
browse through the various topics. See the OnStar
®
Owners Guide for more information (Only available
in the continental U.S.).
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that
can be used to interact with OnStar®Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 280for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the
button for a few seconds and give the command
“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling feature.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial
phone extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 187
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 187
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 188
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 189
Low Coolant Warning Light....................... 189
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 190
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 190
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 194
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 195
Security Light............................................ 195
Cruise Control Light.................................. 195
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 196
Highbeam On Light................................... 196
Headlamps Suggested Light...................... 196
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light............... 197
Door Ajar Light.......................................... 197
Trunk Ajar Light........................................ 197
Service Vehicle Soon Light........................ 197
Fuel Gage................................................. 198
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 198
Check Gas Cap Light................................ 199Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 199
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 200
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)..................... 206
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 208
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 229
Audio System(s)......................................... 238
Setting the Time........................................ 239
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 240
Radio with CD (Uplevel)............................ 245
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 252
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 260
Using an MP3........................................... 272
XM Radio Messages................................. 278
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 280
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 280
Radio Reception........................................ 281
Care of Your CDs..................................... 282
Care of the CD Player.............................. 282
Backglass Antenna.................................... 283
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 284
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 284
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 177.
B. Interior Lamps Control. SeeInterior Lamps on
page 161.
C. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 158. Fog Lamp Control. SeeFog
Lamps on page 160.
D. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 152.
E. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control on
page 154.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 180.
G. DIC Buttons (If Equipped) and Hazard Warning
Flasher Button. SeeDIC Operation and
Displays on page 200andHazard Warning
Flashers on page 150.
H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 183.
I. Audio System Controls. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 238.J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 349.
K. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 117.
L. Tilt Lever (If Equipped). SeeTilt Wheel on
page 151. Telescoping Column Lever
(If Equipped). SeeTilt Wheel on page 151.
M. Horn. SeeHorn on page 150.
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 280.
O. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 118.
P. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 167.
Q. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 168orDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 172.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 141.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is
not in the ignition switch.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet
(100 m) behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your
steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
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Tilt Wheel
If the vehicle has a tilt wheel it lets you adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. The steering
wheel can be raised to the highest level to give the
driver’s legs more room when you enter and exit
the vehicle.
The lever that allows
you to tilt the steering
wheel is located on
the left side of the
steering column.
To tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Then move
the wheel to a comfortable position and pull
the lever up to lock the wheel in place.
Telescoping Column
If the vehicle has a telescoping column on the
steering wheel that adjusts the distance of
the steering wheel to the driver without moving
the driver’s seat.
The lever that makes
this adjustment is
located on the left side of
the steering column and
behind the tilt lever, if the
vehicle has this feature.
To adjust the steering wheel, pull the steering wheel
column lever down and push or pull the steering
wheel to a comfortable position. Then pull the lever
up to lock the wheel in place.
Do not drive the vehicle unless the telescoping
column is locked.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 152.
2Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 153.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 153.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 153.
LQWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 154.
For information on the headlamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 158.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever up or down.
The lever returns to its original position when the
turn is completed.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will ash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until the
lane change is completed. The lever will return
to its original position when released.
Arrows that ash rapidly when signaling for a turn
or lane change, or that fail to work, may indicate
a burned-out signal bulb or fuse. Other drivers will
not see the signal. SeeFront Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps on page 397andTaillamps, Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps on page 398for turn signal bulb
replacement procedures. Also seeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 450for location of fuses.
A chime will sound if the turn signal is left on
for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km).
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{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the
Traction Control System (TCS), if your vehicle
has this feature, begins to limit wheel spin,
the cruise control will automatically disengage.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 294.
When road conditions allow you to safely use
it again, the cruise control can be turned back on.The cruise control
buttons are located on
left side of the
steering wheel.
T(On/Off):Press this button to turn cruise
control on and off. The indicator will be lit
when cruise control is on.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to
a previously set speed.
SET–:Press this button to set the speed or make
the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel
cruise control.
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Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on after the cruise control
has been set to the desired speed. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 180.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Press the cruise control on/off button.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press and release the SET– button located on
the steering wheel.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts
off the cruise control, but it does not need to
be reset.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the +RES button on the steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to your chosen
speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To increase the cruise speed while using
cruise control:
Press and hold the +RES button on the
steering wheel until you reach your new
desired speed, then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button.
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